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Development and Use of Gerontological Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|June 24, 2016
Summary
This article details the development and processes of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for gerontological nursing. It highlights the University of Iowa
Area of Science:
- Gerontological Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Background:
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values for optimal decision-making and outcomes.
- The University of Iowa has pioneered gerontological nursing EBP since 1994.
- The Journal of Gerontological Nursing (JGN) has published EBP articles quarterly since 2007, based on University of Iowa guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide background on the general development of EBP.
- To detail the specific development, processes, and components of EBP guidelines for gerontological nursing published in JGN.
Main Methods:
- Review of the historical development and implementation of EBP guidelines.
- Analysis of the processes and components involved in creating gerontological nursing EBP guidelines.
Main Results:
- Established a long-standing program for gerontological nursing EBP.
- Consistently published EBP guidelines in JGN focusing on older adult care since 2007.
Conclusions:
- The University of Iowa's EBP guidelines provide a robust framework for gerontological nursing.
- The JGN publication series disseminates critical EBP information for improving older adult care.
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